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In our class assignment, we each sketched a phone holder to be 3D printed. Everyone in the group created their own design, and we then selected the one we felt was the ideal option. The sketches on the right show my initial concept, I designed two ways to figure out the better one capable of supporting a phone in both portrait and landscape models.
The one on the left is the actual CAD of my own design based on the sketch.
The triangular shapes of the supports not only offer a modern aesthetic but also distribute weight evenly, reducing the risk of tipping. The extruded cut in the center serves as an adjustable slot that allows users to modify the distance to securely hold a phone or similar objects. By tightening or loosening the mechanism within the slot, users can customize the fit, ensuring stability and compatibility with various phone sizes. This feature enhances the functionality and adaptability of the cart for different use cases.
As a group, we brainstormed to select the best phone holder concept from our designs. We decided to start with a teammate's pyramid-inspired design and make a few adjustments. The one on the right is the sketch I created before moving to the CAD model.
Our instructor recommended a short print time (1-2 hours), so we made the pyramid section hollow to reduce printing time. However, it still exceeded the time limit, so we chose to go in a different direction. Here is the original pyramid design SolidWorks file.
Final design
We finally switched to a design that is a slight modification of Ana's original concept (shown in the CAD image below). We used Ultimaker Cura to slice the model, making sure the print time stayed within 1-2 hours.
